Mercersburg Lions Club

11/01/2026

11/01/2026

Parking reminder for the Mercersburg Halloween Parade on Monday 11/2/26

The 81st annual Mercersburg Halloween Parade will be held on Monday evening, 11/2/26. The Mercersburg Police Department is requesting the public’s cooperation in regard to the temporary parking regulations required for the Mercersburg Halloween Parade. All residents & businesses are hereby advised of the following temporary “NO PARKING” regulations

1. No Parking on the ENTIRE Square after 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, 11/1/26. This is needed to set up bleachers for the parade. NOTE: Tickets for seats in the bleachers can be purchased on the evening of the parade from Parade Committee members in the Square.

2. No Parking on either side of North Main Street from the Square to McKinstry Alley and South Main Street from the Square to the entry to the Orrstown Bank parking lot after 12 noon on Monday, 11/2, so chairs can be set up in the parking spaces. No parking Tuesday, 11/3, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for street cleaning.

3. No Parking on either side the entire length of Main Street after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 11/2. No Parking Tuesday, 11/3 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. for street cleaning.

4. No Parking on either side of Oregon Street from North Main Street to Church Street after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 11/2

5. No Parking on either side of the entire length of Church Street after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 11/2

6. No Parking on either side of the entire length of Linden Avenue after 2:00 p.m. on Monday, 11/2. No Parking Tuesday, 11/3 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. for street cleaning.

7. No Parking on either side of the entire length of Constitution Avenue from South Main Street to East Seminary Street after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 11/2.

8. No Parking on either side of East & West Grandview Avenue after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 11/2. No Parking Tuesday, 11/3 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. for street cleaning.

9. No parking on either side of Overhill Drive from Black Road to Beech Lane after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 11/2

10. No Parking on either side of Mercer Ave. from South. Main St. to Steiger Ave. after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 11/2

ANY VEHICLE REMAINING PARKED AT THE SQUARE AFTER 9:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, 11/1/26 WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF $25.00 AND BE TOWED AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE.

ANY VEHICLE REMAINING PARKED ON ANY OF THE STREETS LISTED ABOVE AFTER 4:00 P.M. Monday, 11/2 WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF $25.00 AND TOWED AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE.

If residents or Business owners need to move any traffic cones or barricades placed in the Alleys to egress or access their residence or business, please replace them in their respective positions, after egress or access has been made. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Questions concerning these temporary regulations may be directed to the Mercersburg Police Department

11/01/2026

The Mercersburg Halloween Parade is TOMORROW at 7:00PM! Join us in thanking the volunteer committee for their efforts! Please note:

- Homeowners and business owners legally own the abutting sidewalks in Mercersburg. Please be courteous when claiming a spot and remember to refrain from leaving rubbish behind.

- Children are prohibited from running into the Parade route as moving vehicles are present. We promise, the Tootsie Roll on the ground is not worth the risk!

Also, be sure to arrive early and support our downtown businesses! Whether you’re grabbing ice cream, a hot drink, a cocktail, or dinner, there’s something for everyone!

Have a spooktacular time, Mercersburg!

10/30/2026

Please stay alert!

⚠️ Please stay alert this Sunday afternoon 11/1 and Tuesday morning 11/3. Volunteers will be in the square placing and removing bleachers for the parade ⚠️

Bleacher seats and metal folding chairs are for paying patrons, donations benefit the Mercersburg Halloween Parade committee to cover costs for next year!

$3 per seat, CASH ONLY. Volunteers will be around to collect your payment prior to the start of the parade.

10/28/2026

Parade Route!

Please plan for road closures!

Follow Mercersburg Halloween Parade page for up to the minute updates!

The Mercersburg Halloween Parade has 3 lineup locations - Prospect/Mercer, Grandview/Linden, and Route 16. All lineup locations lead to the 3 way point at the end of town

If you’ve never seen the size of the lineup, participants extend all the way down Mercer Ave from the post office across Steiger Ave and down Prospect St nearly to S Park, from the top of Linden all the way up to Grandview Ave and extending out to Route 75, and from the point all the way to the Mercersburg Inn on Route 16! The best part is Linden Ave was always known for their Halloween Spirit growing up and although many of the residents are new, they’ve taken to tradition and kept up with great decorations which parade participants really enjoy. It’s a sight to be seen 👻

Lineup locations have been sent to the email used for application to the parade - please contact the committee with any questions or concerns

10/28/2026

More parade info -

Follow Mercersburg Halloween Parade for all up to the minute information!

10/27/2026

Don’t forget this Saturday’s Event. Mercersburg Mennonite Church always does a great job with annual family event!

Have you made plans to attend our Light the Night event?

We’re celebrating 20 years of fall fun! 🍂🥳
Join us for a night of great music, free food, and tons of fall activities.

We’ll save you a hay bale. 😉
🗓️ Saturday, October 31
⏰ 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
📍 Mercersburg Lions Club
405 S Park Ave, Mercersburg, PA
💵 FREE for the whole family

10/27/2026

Parade is Monday, November 2nd starting at 7PM.

Contact Mercersburg Halloween Parade at the contact information provided in their post for any questions.

Thanks to the Committee for their hard work putting on this annual tradition!

Halloween Parade Lineup 2026

Please refer to the email used for application for specific instructions regarding your lineup location later this week.

We do our very best to try and accommodate all entries as best we can and spend hours making sure those who were in the back last year are closer to the front this year, animals are away from loud entries, bands/performing groups are away from other entries with music, and that everyone that applied is in the lineup - however, no one's perfect and we do miss things from time to time!

Please let us know if there are any questions or concerns - [email protected] or 717-552-3700

1 Police
2 Honor Guard
3 Grand Marshal - George Webber
4 Grand Marshal - Tim Bremmer
5 Grand Marshal - Joe Diamond
6 Grand Marshal - James Gordon
7 Grand Marshal - Dave McLucas
8 Lions President
9 Moose President
10 Post 517 Auxiliary
11 Post 517 Commander
12 Mayor - Michael Pedersen
13 MMPW
14 James Buchanan High School Marching Band
15 Lemasters Historical Society
16 JBHS Girl’s Soccer
17 Franklin County 4-H Beef Club
18 Troop 28
19 Mercersburg Youth Baseball
20 Franklin County Youth Dairy Club
21 James Buchanan Middle School Marching Band
22 Franklin County Coroner's Office
23 All Seasons Vacations
24 Scott’s Hauling & Excavating Inc
25 Mecersburg Youth Football & Cheer
26 MGK Racing
27 Majestic All Stars
28 Good Ground Church
29 In Memory of Larry Walls
30 TD Family
31 Girl Scout Troop 15083
32 Clear Spring District Historic Association
33 Hillbilly’s Jerky
34 E. Russell Hicks Middle School Marching Band
35 Franklin County Jeeps
36 Superstar Twirlers
37 Dave Mummert
38 Philips’ Flower & Gift Shop
39 Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Company
40 Liberty Auto & Tire
41 Franklin County Dairy Promotion
42 Joe & Billie Gehr
43 Southern Fulton Jr/Sr High Marching Band and Band Front
44 Shippensburg Community Fair Royalty
45 Kindly Canines
46 Morgan Beck, Coldwell Banker Realty
47 The Kindness Closet
48 Wilma The Wicked Witch
49 Pensinger's Service Station
50 St.Thomas Sports Association
51 M.C. Dance Collective
52 Harolds Inspections and Repairs
53 Williamson Ruritan
54 Tuscarora Youth Soccer Club
55 Mercer Vu Farms Inc
56 Vaughn Shives
57 McConnellsburg Marching Spartans
58 Two Top Fellowship Church
59 G.R.I.D. Tractor Club
60 Twin Bridge Campground
61 Michaela Shank
62 Clear Spring Blazer Band
63 Two-Top Ruritan
64 Saint thomas fire department
65 Community State Bank
66 Chambersburg Middle School Cheerleaders
67 McClain Racing
68 Greencastle AYSO
69 Degrange Concrete
70 Hagerstown shrine club home of the tin Lizzie’s
71 Mercersburg Woodworks
72 Frame Rail Freaks Racing Llc
73 Ted Mentzer
74 Friese Bus Transportation Llc
75 James Buchanan Cheerleading
76 D.L. Martin
77 Northern Middle School Knight Marching Band
78 Franklin County Fair Royalty
79 Conococheauge FFA Chapter
80 Antrim Township
81 McQuades Mobile Mechanics
82 Apparatus Repair & Engineering, Inc
83 St. Thomas Lutheran Church
84 Western Heights Middle School Marching Grizzlies
85 Chambersburg Classic Car Group
86 Vogue To Vintage
87 Franklin County Courts and Sheriff's Office
88 Santa Claus
89 Clayton Memorial Church

10/26/2026

Tonight! Still time to make it!

10/25/2026

Parade is Monday, November 2nd starting at 7PM.

Watch Mercersburg Halloween Parade page for all information for this annual tradition!